Prediction: Georgia vs Scotland

Verdict: Scotland draw no bet

Best Odds: 3/5

Bookmaker: Dachbet

Knowing that they can officially punch their EURO 24 ticket on Thursday night, Scotland will travel to Tbilisi when they meet Georgia.

Georgia

Starting with the hosts, although Georgia might have been last seen on October 15th breezing their way to a routine 4-0 romp at home against Cyprus, Willy Sagnol’s side have continued to struggle with their consistency. Despite drawing a line under their three-match losing rut, the Crusaders should be bracing themselves for another stern examination here. With their Group A issues underlined by a 7-1 drumming at the hands of former world champions Spain back on September 8th, Georgia should at least take some solace from their continued success on home soil. In fact, on what has quickly become a remarkable hometown romp, Sagnol’s men have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous 10 straight appearances in Tbilisi – a run that stems all the way back to October 2021.

Team News

Notching three Serie A strikes with Italian giants Napoli this season and continuing to gain a string of plaudits from across Europe, attacking talisman Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will earn a 27th international cap on Thursday night. The 22-year-old should be joined in the final third by Karlsruher striker Budu Zivzivadze.

Setting his sights on securing a European return with Spanish outfit Valencia this year, 23-year-old goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili will once again start between the sticks in Tbilisi.

Scotland

As for the visitors, while Scotland might travel to Georgia on Thursday night in the midst of a three-match losing run across all competitions, Steven Clarke’s side are enjoying a famous qualifying romp. Knowing that they need just a single point to officially punch their ticket to Germany, the Tartan Army certainly find the mod in their camp at a red-hot high. Collecting 15 points from their six Group A appearances this year, the former Kilmarnock boss will also be excited by his most recent meeting against the Crusaders. Landing a routine 2-0 win when they welcomed Georgia to Glasgow back on June 20th, Scotland have also gained a reputation for their rugged approach on foreign soil. It is worth highlighting, Clarke’s side have lost just one of their previous five competitive showdowns outside on Glasgow.

Team News

Picking up a recent knock while with Championship outfit Southampton, Che Adams has been forced to withdraw from Scotland’s squad for this month. Hearts striker Lawrence Shankland has been called up to Clarke’s squad as cover.

Picking up a long-term shoulder injury last month and not expected to feature again until the New Year, the Tartan Army will travel to Tbilisi without influential skipper Andy Robertson. Already notching six EURO 24 qualifying strikes this season, Manchester United ace Scott McTominay will have a leading role to play here.

Key Factors to Consider

• When Georgia and Scotland met for their reverse qualifying showdown back on June 20th, the Tartan Army picked up a 2-0 victory in Glasgow.
• Scotland need just a single point on Thursday night to officially punch their ticket to EURO 24.
• Georgia have remarkably suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous 10 home fixtures across all competitions – a run that stems all the way back to October 2021.
• Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay has notched six EURO 24 qualifying goals in as many appearances this year.
• Each of Scotland’s six Group A appearances this year have finished with under 3.5 goals.

Conclusion

While Georgia might hold a fearsome reputation for their continued success on home soil, Scotland are just 90 minutes away from making real history. Gaining a string of plaudits thanks to what has been a stunning EURO 24 qualifying romp, the Tartan Army will be looking to punch their ticket to Germany with another statement here. Landing a 2-0 victory when they welcomed Thursday’s hosts to Glasgow back on June 20th, we are backing an away draw no bet in midweek.

Verdict: Scotland draw no bet

Best Odds: 3/5

Bookmaker: Dachbet